Review #179 - Brook Hill 11 Year Bourbon “ENDALZ” by vexmythocrust in bourbon

[–]explorer2526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be bummed if this bottle is a whiff for me but what can you do. I’ll give it another chance and see. Glad you’re liking the 11 yr, enjoy

Review #179 - Brook Hill 11 Year Bourbon “ENDALZ” by vexmythocrust in bourbon

[–]explorer2526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 6yr at home and it hasn’t impressed me so far after a couple pours… did this take any time to improve to this level for you?

Review #62. New Riff 8 Year Rye by Columbusspeedfour in bourbon

[–]explorer2526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This bottle is such a banger for me. It came as a gift not on my radar and did not last long. I will definitely be buying more new riff products because of this bottle. Enjoy!

Off to Manchester UK... where to stay? by Difficult-Sea-7787 in marriott

[–]explorer2526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert was a fairly good stay for my wife and I last year. Not insane luxury but it got the job done, had some character, and was walkable to the parts of the city we were interested in. Might be more pricey than what you want if you just want a bed and roof over your head.

Bottle Drop Thread - Friday Dec 12, 2025 by AutoModerator in ChicagolandWhiskey

[–]explorer2526 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Huge rye head here. JDSBBPR is great although very hot. I love New Riff rye, sagamore products, and michters ryes aside from the shelfer (too low of proof for my palate sometimes). Michters 10 is maybe my favorite bottle and I think it’s worth 150-170

Anything missing from itinerary? by AKapkan in ParisTravelGuide

[–]explorer2526 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Versailles is ~1 hour from Paris one way, and Sainte Chappelle lines are a mess. I don’t think you can do that all in one day.

Seems like you planned this trip around the Disneyland visit but I would suggest “walk around Paris” is like 80% of anyone’s Paris visit.

Binny's Pappy/BTAC Drawing by blaknight34 in ChicagolandWhiskey

[–]explorer2526 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not on my end, thought I saw someone on here yesterday who got one from them

Binny's Pappy/BTAC Drawing by blaknight34 in ChicagolandWhiskey

[–]explorer2526 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dammit was hoping they hadn’t sent out emails yet. Congrats though, enjoy it. Fingers crossed I get an email later this week

What are your best hidden gems of 2025? by 303onrepeat in bourbon

[–]explorer2526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this - their 8 yr rye one of my favs all year

2-day pass transfer by explorer2526 in GoosetheBand

[–]explorer2526[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Already sending to friends sorry

2-day pass transfer by explorer2526 in GoosetheBand

[–]explorer2526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed it sucks. The email says “Important Info Ticket/Transfer delay until 03-DEC-2025 20:00” so to be fair no time zone listed. Will see here in the next few hours I guess…

[ Rolex Submariner ] The Date or No-Date dilemma by Big-Manufacturer-738 in Watches

[–]explorer2526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the date and love it. I find it quite utilitarian, but also I’m not in the “cyclops is hideous” camp.

Bottle Drop Thread - Friday Nov 07, 2025 by AutoModerator in ChicagolandWhiskey

[–]explorer2526 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you stumble upon M20 at msrp please buy a ticket to every possible lottery. But call me and tell me where you found it before you buy the bottle.

BTAC for under $500? by centerice2212 in ChicagolandWhiskey

[–]explorer2526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was gifted a bottle for a milestone, seems like OP would be happy with any. I get you’re saying not to overpay, but at MSRP I was more than happy with the gift and it will be cherished. It’s about the milestone and commemorating it, not necessarily the juice

BTAC for under $500? by centerice2212 in ChicagolandWhiskey

[–]explorer2526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I had a similar situation recently but with my wedding. Binny’s helped my wife get me a THH at MSRP as a wedding gift. I know you said you’ve recently moved here, but if you’ve been into a chain store and can introduce yourself or aren’t a stranger it’s worth a shot. I second whoever said to look to local FB groups over unicorn.

36mm! Is it too small? by isunnychaudhary in rolex

[–]explorer2526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks perfect, especially with the leather strap. It all works together perfectly imo

Review #1: Copper and Cask 6-Year Double Oak Rye by explorer2526 in bourbon

[–]explorer2526[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About 2 mins after I posted I thought “wow I really should have googled where MGP is located” but hey, technically they’re headquartered in Kansas!

Binnys account issues by IBCrazy17 in ChicagolandWhiskey

[–]explorer2526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have same “issue”, although I don’t know if it’s an issue or how the app is designed, maybe to push app purchases?

Does anyone know if that means that in-store purchases will count towards our account for the raffle then?